Excitement continues to build as Offaly prepare for one of their biggest championship matches in over two decades.
Offaly will play Cork in the All-Ireland Quarter-Final at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles this Sunday, June 21.
The two sides have played out many thrilling encounters over the years including an All-Ireland Final at Semple Stadium in Thurles on September 2, 1984 .
Cork ran out 3-16 - 1-12 winners on the day in what was regarded as the Centenary Year final with the GAA celebrating the anniversary of their foundation in 1884.
This picture gallery will look back on Offaly’s memorable run to the All-Ireland Final that season which included a Leinster Final victory over Wexford and a dominant display against Galway in the All-Ireland Semi-Final.
The countdown to this weekend’s highly-anticipated clash in Thurles continues as Offaly look to advance to the All-Ireland Semi-Final.
Pictures courtesy of Sportsfile.
1. 5 August 1984; Offaly team, back row, from left, Pat Fleury, Joachim Kelly, Eugene Coughlan, Pat Delaney, Joe Dooley, Liam Carroll and Aidan Fogarty, with, front row, from left, Brendan Keeghan, Mark Corrigan, Brendan Birminhgam, Damien Martin, Tom Conneely, Pat Carroll, Declan Fogarty and Padraigh Horan ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final match between Galway and Offaly at Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
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2. 2 September 1984; John Fenton of Cork in action against Joachim Kelly of Offaly during the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final match between Cork and Offaly at Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ray McManus/Sporsfile
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3. 2 September 1984; Ger Coughlan of Offaly in action against Seán O'Leary of Cork during the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final match between Cork and Offaly at Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ray McManus/Sporsfile
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4. 30 April 1984; Padraig Horan Offaly Hurling. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
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